#014: Why you should be persistent - Scott Handsaker

Scott Handsaker (@shandsaker) is an enigma. Well that’s at least how a few in the startup community have coined it. Scott isn’t the loudest of individuals - which I would I say is certainly his secret weapon - but he is tangible proof in the value of persistence. Every startup founder want results on a platter, and I think Scott’s episode showcases how true grit and sound practices hold you in good stead in the long term. In this episode we covered:

Attendly and his favourite events

Nurturing his talent in computer science as a teen

Deconstructing pseudoscience

Routines, to-do lists and time management

Competitive advantage in startups

What makes a good mentor

Mistakes made in startups

Myths and misconceptions of the startup culture

Startup Victoria

Enjoy the episode,
Jordan & Lauren

Show notes

Startup career background {04:15}

On Attendly and favourite events {10:55}

Nurturing his talent in computer science as a teen {12:15}

Lessons learnt from his parents {15:18}

On deconstructing pseudoscience {17:43}

Core principles {21:00}

On routines, to-do lists and time management {24:07}

Competitive advantage in startups {30:44}

What makes a good mentor {33:40}

Mistakes made in startups {38:46}

Myths and misconceptions of the startup culture {46:10}

On Startup Victoria {47:30}

If he had to train three founders for twelve weeks, how would he do it? {51:25}

Mainstays in startup world {53:09}

A question people haven’t asked him, but wished they did? {55:00}

If he had to do a TED talk, what would it be on? (if not startups) {57:35}

Best purchases in the last few years {58:10}

Podcasts he’s listening to {59:00}

A book he’d gift someone {01:01:33}

His definition of the word ‘success’ {01:02:48}

What seems obvious to him and not to others {01:03:55}

If he could have a billboard anywhere, where would it be and what would it say? {01:06:04}